About James Cornthwaite FCA CTA

James Cornthwaite FCA CTA

James Cornthwaite FCA CTA

Director

jamescornthwaite@scott-wilkinson.com

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A former pupil at St Aidan’s C of E High School, James attended Blackpool Sixth Form College and Lancaster University, graduating in 2004, gaining BSc. first class honours. He joined Moore and Smalley, Preston in 2005 and qualified as a chartered accountant in April 2009, subsequently qualifying as a chartered tax adviser.

James joined Scott & Wilkinson as a partner in 2012 and is responsible for a wide range of clients within the firm. Apart from his accountancy and tax work, James is also responsible for developing and promoting the firm’s farming and rural business sector.

James currently lives in Goosnargh, Preston with his wife and young family. When he is out of the office James enjoys spending time in the countryside, socialising with friends and clay pigeon shooting.



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